Engaging the public: reviving history through the Social Simulacra model in participatory Public History projects
- Title
- Engaging the public: reviving history through the Social Simulacra model in participatory Public History projects
- Creator(s)
- Lorenzo GigliSee all items with this value
- Marco MontanariSee all items with this value
- Lucia MarsicanoSee all items with this value
- Date
- 2024
- Is Part Of
-
Archeologia e Calcolatori
- Volume
- 35
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 197-202
- Language
- eng
- Rights
- CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
- Abstract
- Public history and participatory history initiatives are rapidly gaining momentum as they aim to democratize the historical narrative, involving communities and individuals in shaping their own historical experiences. This paper introduces a novel approach to these accomplishments by harnessing the power of the Social Simulacra Model. The model offers an innovative and participatory framework for public history projects, enabling individuals to actively engage with and contribute to historical narratives. By integrating the Social Simulacra Model into public history, this paper seeks to transform the traditional approach to historical storytelling. This model facilitates the creation of immersive, interactive historical simulations that enable participants to become part of the historical landscape. It fosters a deeper connection between individuals and the past by allowing them to take on roles, explore social dynamics, and make decisions within historical contexts. This paper also illustrates the potential of the Social Simulacra Model in enriching public history and participatory history projects by offering a new dimension of engagement and interaction with the past. It paves the way for a more inclusive, engaging, and participatory approach to historical storytelling, bridging the gap between academic history and public engagement.
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